Beautiful Bangles Class

$110.00

This workshop is designed to give students a very accessible introduction to soldering as done in jewelry-making. What makes this soldering workshop different from others? It's kept simple, safe and non-toxic.Using a butane torch, students will learn essential soldering techniques for soldering any metal, including sterling silver, fine silver, gold-filled, karat gold, copper and brass. Topics covered include fire safety, annealing, work hardening, and oxidizing.

What you will learn:
• How to solder using a butane torch
• How to form patterned sterling wire and plain round wire into a bracelet
• How to add embellishment, such as hammering the round wire
• How to size, cut, file and polish your bracelet
• Choose a finish for your bracelet: highly polished, matte, or black patina

Materials for your project are not included in the class fee. Please come to class prepared with the above materials for your project. Shop at our store and take advantage of your 10% student discount! All necessary tools will be provided in the class by the instructor.